2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR2131 Removable Prosthodontic Partial Dentures
25 creditsClass Size: 6
Module manager: Daniel Bembridge
Email: d.l.bembridge@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Access Certificate in Dental Technology StudiesPre-requisites
| DSUR1159 | Oral Anatomy, Physiology and Health |
| DSUR1160 | Fixed Prosthodontics Simple |
| DSUR1162 | Removable Complete Prosthodon |
| DSUR1163 | Work Based Learning 1 (a) Removable Complete Prosthodontics, |
| DSUR1170 | Professionalism. Legislation and Ethics in Dental Healthcare |
| DSUR2130 | Fixed Prosthodontic Complex |
Co-requisites
| DSUR2166 | Orthodontic Removable Appliances and Retainers |
| DSUR2167 | Orthodontic Fixed & Fuct. Appl |
| DSUR2168 | Work Based Learning 2 |
| DSUR2169 | Specialist Research Project |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Module objectives are, students should be able to:* Participate with other members of the dental team in determining patient treatment plans for removable partial dentures
* Understand the terminology and abbreviations used in Removable Prosthodntics partial dentures
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate with other members of the Dental Team to ensure timely and safe completion of the treatment plan.
* Recognise and understand prescription requirements for removable partial prosthodontics and organise and manage the production schedule for a range of prescription requests.
* Understand the processes required for material and tooth selection for partial dentures including cost analysis.
* Explain the reasons for the provision of removable partial dentures and be aware of the harmful effects partial dentures may cause to the patient if correct design and construction methods are not adhered to.
* Recognise the methods of classifying partial denture cases and understand the design requirements and components for these various classifications.
* Understand the principles of surveying and survey and prepare a range of partial models for duplication.
* Describe the necessity for duplicating models, identify the procedures and materials used and prepare and duplicate a variety of partial models.
* Identify a range of dental casting waxes and be aware of their constituents, the purpose of those constituents in relation to the properties of the materials. Understand the methods and procedures used to construct removable partial dentures.
* Design and construct removable partial dentures in metal materials.
* Understand the reasons for the inclusion of wrought metallic components. Including the range of wrought materials, manipulation techniques, solders, fluxes and antifluxes used.
* Recognise the range of refractory materials available for metallic denture construction and describe their uses, properties and use a range of refractory materials to construct partial dentures.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the properties manipulation techniques and uses of castable alloys for the construction of removable partial dentures. Construct partial dentures and describe why it is necessary to repair and make modifications to partial dentures
* Describe why it is necessary to repair and make modifications to partial dentures. Demonstrating and understand the use of abrasives and polishing agents used to finish wrought and cast alloys and the effect of surface treatments these alloys undergo.
* Explain the reasons precision attachments and implants might be used to assist in partial denture retention.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the safe working practices including health and safety measures during the construction and disposal of dental bio materials.
* Explain the application of quality assurance measures for these appliances. Recognising the need for cost analysis and quality assurance when selecting dental bio material for appliance construction
Skills outcomes
Design and construct partial dentures
Surveying requirements
Treatment planning requirements
Implant requirements
Time management
Communication
Critical evaluation of practical items
Syllabus
This module introduces the student to simple removable partial denture design and construction, including the bio materials required for the construction.
It develops their knowledge of the lost wax technique. Enabling them to produce metal partial dentures with their increased material knowledge.
The student will gain the skills required to undertake surveying of models and enables them to understand the importance of this procedure in the design and construction of partial dentures.
The students will gain the skills required to undertake surveying of models, understanding the importance this procedure has in the design of a partial denture.
The student is introduced to the concepts of alternative solutions in the form of precision attachments, and implants.
The module ensures the student is knowledgeable in the safe handling and disposal of dental bio materials. Ensuring the health and safety of the patient and themselves. The student also understands the cost implications of quality assurance measures when choosing material for these appliances.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practical Demonstration | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
| Lecture | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
| Practical | 15 | 5.00 | 75.00 |
| Seminar | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
| Private study hours | 130.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 120.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 250.00 | ||
Private study
4 hours reading per lecture2 hour preparation per tutorial
20 hours information research
20 hours revision for examination
Students are asked to pre read lecture notes including refreshing pre requisite modules, in preparation for lectures. Students are asked to present small topics at seminars. The information research time allows for further reading around the topics to gain a greater insight into the topics covered.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
There are 2 formative assessments, an essay of 750 words and a group project.The titles are given at the beginning of semester 2 to allow the students to research the topics both individually and as small groups. The date for submission is staggered to not overload the student.
Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 40.00 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 3 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 19/10/2017
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